INI CET January 2026 Most Important Topics

With reference to the previous years' question papers, candidates shall note the list of INI CET January 2026 Most Important Topics and accordingly prepare for the upcoming exam.

INI CET January 2026 Most Important Topics: Candidates aspiring to appear for INI CET January 2026 exam shall check the list of the most important topics based on the past trends. Candidates shall follow the important topics listed here and complete them first before proceeding with the complete syllabus. Once the important topics are covered, it is advisable to cover all the topics.

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INI CET January 2026 Most Important Topics

A detailed list of the most important topics for INI CET January 2026 is provided below for the reference of the aspirants:

Anatomy

Muscles of Mastication
Muscles of the larynx
Great Auricular nerve
Brown Sequard Syndrome
Third Ventricle
Thalamus
Pharyngeal arches
Mesonephric and Paramesonephric ducts
Development of the heart
Openings of the Diaphragm
Blood Supply of the Heart
Segments of liver – Cholecystovenovenous line
Median, Medial, Lateral Umbilical ligaments and it’s derivatives
Sibson Fascia
Inguinal lymphatic drainage
Portosystemic anastomosis
Inguinal ring
Brachial plexus
Nerves and Palsy
Stripping GSN below the knee
Histology – Types of Epithelium and basics

Physiology

Glucose Transporters
Cardiac Muscle AP
JVP and anomalies
Baroreceptor and Bainbridge reflex, and other regulators
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Diseases
V/Q ratio
Oxygen curve
Neural and Chemical Control of Respiration
Decorticate and Decerebrate Rigidity
Basal Ganglia lesions
Area of Cerebrum affected and C/F
Hypothalamus
Renal autoregulation
Inulin, glucose and PAH filtration curve
Micturation
ENS neurotransmitters
MOA of Hormones
ADH and related disorders
Sheehans Syndrome
Importins and Caveolin

Biochemistry

Insulin vs Glucagon
Fasting state
Sphingolipidosis
Disorders of Inborn Metabolism
Biochemical tests
Inhibitors of ETC, glycolysis and the Krebs Cycle
Types of Enzyme Inhibition
Aromatic amino acids, Creatinine, Carnitine.
Micronutrient Deficiency – Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

Microbiology

Culture Media and Staining
General Microbiology
Food Poisoning
DOC of various Bacterial infections
Clostradium defficle
Diphtheria toxin MOA
TB investigations
Nocardia and Actinomyces
E.coli strains
Cholera toxin
Scromboid Fish Poisoning, UTI
Syphilis, Leptospira, Rickettsia
H.pylori, Mycoplasma
Mycology - Candida , Dermatophytes , Talaromyces, Mucor, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma , Pneumocystis
Parasites - Trichomonas, Giardia, Leishmania, coccidian parasites, Plasmodium, cysticercosis, Trichuris, Paragonimus, filariasis, infective form of parasites, cutaneous larva migrans.
Virus - CMV , Parvo virus, antigenic shift and drift , viral inclusion bodies , JE , Ebola , YF , HIV , Hepatitis
Immunology - Agglutination, Pasteurisation, Antibiotic sensitivity.

Pharmacology

General – Equations, Enzyme inducers and inhibitors, DRC, Pregnancy Drug Categories.
ANS – Botox, Receptors, BPH drugs, Antiglaucoma Drugs
CVS – Digoxin , RAAS, Clonidine, Nitrates, CCBs , Antianginal drugs, Antiarrythmics, Statins, PCSK9 inhibitors.
Autacoids – Antihistaminics, Triptans, NSAIDS, DMARDs, Biologics, Prostaglandins.
Antimicrobials – Bactericidal drugs, All drugs MOA, major S/E and safety in renal failure, Leprosy, Malaria and TB treatment regimen, Pre and post exposure prophylaxis of HIV.
Endocrine – Octreotide, Pegvisomant, Dopamine agonist , Vaptants , Antidiabetic drugs , Teduglutide , Steroids and their dosage in Preterm labour and Nephrotic syndrome, Osteoporosis drugs , Contraception .
CNS – Antiparkinson drugs, Antiepileptic drug, Clozapine, Lithium, Atypical antidepressants, Opioids, disulfiram like reaction.
Anticancer – Targeted therapies and some common side effects of major drugs.
Haematology – Antiplatelet, Fibrinolytic and Cell Line Stimulator drugs
GIT – Antiemetics , Senna – melanosis coli and PPI .
Respiratory – Theophylline, ICS.
Monoclonal Antibodies.
Diuretics – Loop and K-sparing.

Eye

Cornea – Stem cells , Layers of cornea , Stains, corneal ulcer and management .
Neuro–optic pathway and lesions , Reflexes and anomalies , optic neuritis , action of EOMs , Classification of squint and tests to differentiate , nerve palsies , pupillary sparing , and accommodative squint .
Lens :- Metabolic cataracts , Nuclear and Cortical cataract , steps of phaco , complications of cataract surgery .
Optics :- Snellen's chart and angle extended , keratoconus , astigmatism , retinal changes in myopia , presbyopia .
Glaucoma – Tonometry , types of glaucoma and management , VF changes , buphthalmos , secondary glaucomas .
Retina – Ophthalmoscopy , retinoblastoma , photostress test , CSR , CME , ARMD , Diabetic Retinopathy , CRAO , CRVO , ROP , RD .
Anatomy – Dystrichiasis , Ankylo and Synblepharophthalmos, proptosis , conjunctivitis , trachoma , pterygium , pinguecula , dermoid , uveitis , scleritis and episcleritis , surgeries of the eye .

ENT

Ear – Embryology , nerve supply , referred otalgia , middle ear anatomy , auditory pathway , inner ear anatomy , Tests , Bell's palsy , keratosis obturans , malignant OE , Sade classification , ASOM , SOM , TB ME , Tympanoplasty , Mastoidectomy , meatoplasty , complications of COM , otosclerosis , Meniere's disease, vestibular schwannoma .
Nose – Trauma , blood supply to nose , management of epistaxis , X-rays of PNS , atrophic rhinitis , rhinoscleroma , rhinosporidiosis .
Pharynx :- Adenoids , JNA , tonsils , deep neck spaces and infection .
Larynx – Tracheostomy, Ca larynx.

Psychiatry

Basics – Disorders of thought , types of delusion , delirium vs dementia , transference and counter transference .
Disorders – Schizophrenia, OCD, BPD, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Stress disorders, SUD, Suicide, eating disorders, and premature ejaculation.
Psychopharmacotherapy – SSRIs, SUD.

Anesthesia

General – ACLS and BLS , ASA grading , Malampatti , Cormack Lehane , preanesthetic medications, capnography , pulse oximetry , NMM , BIS , mapelson circuits , O2 delivery devices , Intubation , RSI.
Medications – Inhalational agents , IV agents , NM blockers , Opioids.

Orthopedics

Trauma – Ant and Post dislocation of Hip and shoulder , fracture healing , named fractures and splints , Gustilo Anderson classification , cobb’s angle , pulled elbow , Trendelenburg test , Thomas test , spondylolysis and listhesis , disc prolapse , AVN , golfer's and tennis elbow , de Quervain's, compartment syndrome , patellar fracture and bipartite patella , painful arc syndrome , arthritis.
Infections – Brodie’s abscess , Chronic OM , TB spine .
Tumours – GCT , Osteochondroma , SBC , fibrous dysplasia, Ewing's, osteosarcoma .
Nutritional – Scurvy , rickets , osteomalacia , osteoporosis , osteopetrosis .
Congenital – OI, DDH, CTEV, Klippel-Fiel, Sprengel.
Instruments – Illizarov, rail and spanning fixator , bone gauge , bone curette , chisel , hip prosthesis , nail , K wires , knuckle bender and claw splint , popular casts and tractions .

Dermatology

Basics – Tzanck smear , alopecia , nail disorders , sweat glands .
Infection – Acne vulgaris , erythrasma , versicolor , tinea , annular lesions d/d , lupus vulgaris , scrofuloderma , leprosy , STDs and STI kits , molluscum , herpes , warts , pityriasis rosea , scabies .
Pigmentary disorders – Becker's, acanthosis nigricans , FDE , vitiligo , piebaldism , melanoma , SCC , and woods lamp .
Immune-related – Pemphigus , Pemphigoid , TEN , Psoriasis , Lichen planus , lichen nitidus , Ichthyosis , contact leukoderma , ACD .

Radiology

Basics – TLD , HIDA , sestamibi , PET CT , Tc 99 pertechnate and RBC , DMSA , Bragg peak effects , Sensitivity to radiotherapy , acute radiation syndrome , Doppler waveforms .

Medicine

CVS – Atrial fibrillation management , PSVT management , WPW ECG , Osborne wave , VT , hypokalemia and hyperkalemia, DCM , HOCM , Peripartum CM , P pulmonale , Heart block , MI ECG and biomarkers and management , LHF and RHF , Murmurs , TakoTsubo cardiomyopathy , JONES criteria , Prophylaxis of RF and management of refractory chorea , Duke’s criteria and prophylaxis in IE , ICD , Hypertension management .
Rheumatology – Clinical features and antibodies in SLE , neonatal lupus , Churgs Strauss , Wegeners , HSP , RA , Sjogrens , Sarcoidosis , AS with x-ray features , Cryoglobulinemia , SS , Dermatomyositis with images .
Respiratory – Pneumothorax , CURB 65 , P. jirovecii , Asthma , CF , ABPA diagnosis , ARDS grading , Types of respiratory failure .
GIT – Hepatitis B antibodies and management, HepatoRenalSyndrome, MELD and Child Pugh scoring, Celiac sprue and Whipple's disease.
CNS – Trigeminal neuralgia , SNCUT and medication headache , TIA , Thrombolysis CI , NCC , HSV Encephalitis , CSF findings , SACD , Wilson ds , PD , GBS , MS , ALS , NF , Duchene .
Endocrine and Renal – Diabetes ADA criteria , Graves , Liddle and Gitelman syndrome , ABG , Prolactinoma , DKA and HONK management , dialysis disequilibrium syndrome .
Infectious – COVID-19, HIV , Chickengunia , Malaria , dengue .

Paediatrics

Neonate – weight , height and head circumference , important milestones , first urine and meconium passage , neonate normal findings , cephalhematoma and caput succedenum , neonatal resuscitation , MSL baby , cerebral palsy , APGAR score , RDS , NEC , Biliary atresia , diet of neonate , Kawashiokar vs marasmus , SAM , malnutrition , Congenital infections .
Systemic – Ductal closure , Cong heart ds CXR , diarrhea and pneumonia management , nephrotic syndrome , hydrocephalus , post shunt meningitus sample taken from , febrile seizures , JME , West syndrome , status epilepticus management , congenital hypothyroidism , CAH , tuft of hair in LS region .

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics – Amniotic fluid and disorders , CRL , B HCG , USG signs of preg , Nuchal translucency , triple and quadruple testing , HIV/chicken pox/HSV in pregnancy , MTP , APLA , Ectopic pregnancy management , molar pregnancy diagnosis And management , antepartum hemorrhage , physiological changes in prergnancy , PIH , Rh negative pregnancy management protocol , normal labour steps , AMTSL , pt in labour , PPH definition and management , malpresentation , ECV , CS , teratogenic effects of drugs , NIPT , VVF , umbilical cord , nutrition in pregnancy , symphyseofundal height calculation .
Gynaecology – Cervical Ca staging and pap smear with management , Ovarian tumours and characteristic HPE findings and biomarkers , Uterine fibroid C/F and management with complications , Endometriosis , Infertility , Primary and secondary amenorrhea , Uterine prolapse and management , SUI diagnosis , Infections , Mullerian anomalies , PCOS management , Contraception , leucorrhea , Bartholin abscess .

Surgery

General – IV cannulas , blades , drains and final year instruments , sutures and knots , ASEPSIS score , South Hampton wound score , nutrition , NS and RL , Mod shock index , SIRS , qSOFA , triage , ATLS , GCS-P , RTS , eFAST , penetrating trauma management , DCS , SDH , EDH and DAI , burn management .
Systemic – Chronic arterial occlusion , aortic dissection , Raynaud's phenomenon , Modified Wells criteria , CEAP , Brunner's staging , thyroglossal cyst, hypoparathyroidism C/F , PTC , Follicular , Medullary and anaplastic Ca thyroid , MEN , Hashimoto thyroiditis , miami protocol , zenkers , esophageal infections , achalasia cardia , CHPS , peptic ulcer perforation management , dumping syndrome , appendicitis , appendicular lump , colonic polyp and cancer , rectal prolapse management , SI anastomosis procedure , liver abscess , Hydatid cyst of liver , GB stone and complications , Choledocolithiasis management , acute pancreatitis identification and scoriong , chronic pancreatitis causes and management Insulinoma , Ca HOP , Investigations in breast cancer , molecular types and management of the types of breast cancer , breast reconstruction , SLNB , Breast abscess management , duct papilloma and zuska’s ds management , pagets , MRND , PSA , enterocele vs omentocele , myopectineal orifice , triangle of doom and pain , omphalocele vs gastrochisis , polycystic kidney , types of urinary stones , VUR grades , TB kidney , RCC staging and management , wilms tumor , TURP and complication , prostate cancer , ectopia vesicae , urethral trauma , penile Ca management , testicular tumors , fourniere’s gangrene , bladder cancer RFs , Maastricht classification , types of grafts , renal transplant and heart transplant , skin grafting , lung cancer staging , cirsoid aneurysm , meleneys gangrene ,

Community Medicine

Epidemiology – Studies , AR, RR , OR , Confounding and bias , Rate , Ratio , proportion , PQLI , HDI , MDPI , GHI , DALY , Sullivan Index , QALY , HALE , DLFE , YPLL .
Infectious and Noncommunicable Diseases – Modes of transmission , SAR , chicken pox , dengue , rabies , mumps , measles , STEP approach , SPIKES , MONICA , Culombo plan , Quelet’s index , NLEP , NTEP , Sapna , Nikshay , JSSK , RBSK , NSSK , IMNCI and their images , NPCBVI , targeted intervention HIV group , Ayushman scheme , Anaemia Mukt Bharat , ICDS , MidDay Meal scheme , LAQSHYA , MDA .
Biostat – variable types , important formulas , skew , p-value, type 1 and 2 error , statistical tests for parametric and non-parametric variables , sampling
Others – Vaccines , lead time and screening time , sensitivity , specificity , PPV , NPV , prospective and prescriptive screening , TFR , GFR , NRR , CPR , IMR , MMR , U5MR , NNMR , PNMR , SBR , nutrition , Vit A replacement , Food adulteration , high fat intake diet , chlorination and hardness of water , kata thermometer , vectors , mosquito control measures , health care system basics , pearls index , committees , CEA , BMW management , Factory act , ESI , disaster cycle ,

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